Carolotta Valentia

Carlotta runs the fruit stand in Whiterun. Speak to her and she will tell you about her man troubles. Apparently, Mikael, the bard found in the Bannered Mare is determined to make Carolotta his own. Agree to help Carolotta with her troubles and then go and speak to Mikael. If your Speech skill is high enough you can persuade him to leave her alone. Otherwise, you will either need to pay off the bard, or let your fists do the talking. Whichever path you choose, once the task is completed go back to the market to speak to Carolotta to tell her that her troubles are over and she will reward you with 250 gold pieces. WARNING: If you kill Mikael, the quest will fail, even after getting him to leave Carlotta alone.

This quest can also be received as a Companions Quest from Farkas, called Hired Muscle.

Additionally, a Companions Quest involves rescuing Carlotta Valentia from Shimmermist Cave in Whiterun Hold. Inside the cave, there will be a large frostbite spider and a Falmer wielding a bow and arrow.